It may not be as obvious, but I love shoes more than clothes. Here is my the first pair I got from Primadonna during their sale. Definitely, this would not be the last for I am already eyeing a few pieces in their newest collection. Dear savings, please don't get mad at me!

I bought this for only Php999.00. Steal? Yes! I love that it's black because I can pair it with any outfit. I don't know why but I feel sexy whenever I wear this pair!

Have I told you that this pair is so comfortable to wear? I survived running here and there in a 5-hour event with these babies!

Owning a few more pairs from Primadonna shoes won't hurt, right?! Anyone who plans to give a gift this Christmas, I am a size 9! :)

Lately, I am on this quest of turning my entire boring closet into something fashionable. Slowly, I am acquiring pieces that are for keeps and pieces that I can readily show off, given a chance. We all know that being on the fashionable side doesn't purely depend on the clothes one wears. One should also know how to mix and match accessories. I consider myself to be weak on that side but I am learning!

Lately, I am loving these arm candies (and button earrings) from Mommy Gwapa's Shop. Thank you, Ate Aimee! Both come in a set of 5 to 6 bracelets which you can mix and match. Each bling can be used as a set, or individually.

These vintage-looking bangles may look like the usual bangles but wait until you look at it closely. Each piece has its unique design and texture that would look good even if worn alone. When in doubt on what bracelet/bangle to use, I always use this set. Not just because it looks fab, but because it looks good with whatever outfit I am wearing.

ANDROMEDA is not your usual arm candy for it comes in different colors, textures, and styles. Each piece can definitely worn alone! I love how this set can amp up my plain and boring outfits! I love how this set shows my fashion style -- simple, girly and a bit funky. :)

Happy weekend, loves! How do you plan to spend your weekend? I was planning to head down south for an event. Good thing, it was moved on Monday because I am feeling a bit sickly. Maybe, I should just tuck myself in and recharge.

Anyways, here's my review on the Wet n' Wild Megalast Lipsticks that I use on those days when I feel weak and look pale. Bea of The Vanity Zone(Thank you so much, Bea!) may have felt my need to look alive and kicking because she sent me bold shades like Cherry Picking and Don't Blink Pink.

What I LIKE:

- gives of an opaque finish even with just one swipe -- but I want it to be that bold so I give my lips two good swipes

- glides on smoothly on the lips

- the shades Cherry Picking and Don't Blink Pink are so lovely!

- no pungent smell

- no weird taste

- stays on longer than other lipsticks, around 6-8 hours -- No need for frequent reapplication!

I love how Cherry Picking instantly brightens up my pale face. I use this shade whenever I don't feel like piling up colors on my mug. I am good to go with just a good swipe of this lipstick and a set of well-defined brows.

Don't Blink Pink

One of my students screamed when she saw me wearing this lipstick. "Look at Ms. Jessa's lips! Very Nicki Minaj!" Haha! Indeed, Don't Blink Pink appears to be a bright pink lipstick. I love how it is a statement by itself!

I can't wait to have the other shades of the Wet n' Wild Megalast Lipsticks. I am actually eyeing on the shades Smokin' Hot Pink, Mauve Outta Here and Purty Persimmon. I heard that The Vanity Zone will soon have more shades, so better check out the shop now!

Do you know one of the perks of having am aunt that loves you dearly like a mother? It is being spoiled all the way! Thank you so much, Mama Beng! I love you so much!She lives in Italy and just because she supports my love for makeup, she sent me more Kiko Cosmetics to try.

Kiko Cosmetics is not new to me. I have been using some of its products even before I started this blog. I have posted reviews on some of it too. Please check the archives for the reviews.

Foundation | Single Eyeshadows | Eyeliners | Stop The Blemish cream

Just like the usual,I am so excited to try these loves! I'll review these so stay tuned! :)

My eyelashes must have done something extremely good to deserve the wonders of Japanese mascaras, particularly the ones from Fairy Drops and K-Palette!

Just yesterday, I received these mascaras from Ms. Cheryl of Beautybox. Thank you so much, Ms. Cheryl! I have been eyeing on Fairydrops mascaras for months now. I even asked the bf who is in Japan now to get one for me. Ligtas na siya sa gastos! Haha! I know that Fairydrops is locally available through Beauty Bar stores but I am still not willing to splurge on it just yet. Let's see after I try these ones. :)

K-Palette has cheated on me again. Despite me stalking the brand for a long time now, I didn't know that they have a mascara. I may be talking a bit early but I will sure love this thing. K-Palette has never failed me!

I am so excited to try these babies! I, of course, will let you know my thoughts about it! :)

I never thought that I'll be a model, even once. I don't think I have the face, the body and the guts for it. But when a good friend of mine asked me to be a model for her makeup portfolio, I agreed without a blink of an eye.

King King Manalo of 25,000 Megawatt-Smile has been my friend since we met in the blogosphere sometime in 2011. We both came from UPLB and share the same love with makeup so making and staying friends with her is easy. Just recently, she finished the Artistic Makeup Class at Style Studio Fashion School. For their finals, they needed to create looks for a High Fashion Portfolio Shoot. She asked me to be one of her 5 models and without hesitations, I agreed. She knows that, given a chance, I would love to become a model. Haha!

Here are some of the photos from the shoot.

Makeup by: King King Manalo

Hair by: Tin Sevillano

King King Manalo is awesome! If you want to book her for any occasions, reach her through her blog, 25,000 Megawatt-Smile or her Facebook page HERE. You can also text/call her at 0932-884-3353.

The photos are owned by King King Manalo. The watermark on each picture is due to Picasa, the uploader I used.

Ever since I started working full-time, I barely have time to play with my colorful eyeshadows. I don't have enough time to pile up colors on my lids given that I only have around 10 to 15 minutes to do my entire mug. With this as my everyday scenario, you can't blame me if I resort to using my neutrals most of the time which I just amp up with hints of colors once in a while. In this tutorial, I'll be showing you one of the many ways I insert colors in my neutrals. Expect more of these kind of neutral-with-a-hint-of-color type of tutorials!

For me, orange (and red and yellow and pink) eyeshadows are very tricky to play with. I have been putting on makeup for years now but I haven't really used orange eyeshadows that much. Let us just put it this way -- I just don't know what colors would look good with orange. I don't have a creative eye that's why I consider combining colors to be one of my weaknesses.

Honestly, I was a bit apprehensive in using the Virginia Olsen Minerals eyeshadow in Flame. It was so vibrant that one wrong move will eventually ruin my entire eye makeup. Since I believe that any color works good with brown shades, I tried using it as my main lid color and the turn out was just perfect! I was even told that this look is perfect for weddings. Do you think so? :)

START:

Skip the foundation first since we are working with loose eyeshadow.

1. Prime the eyes. -- This will help intensify the color of the eyeshadows and will make the eye makeup last longer.

2. Apply a white cream base to further intensify the colors that we will be using. Spread evenly all throughout the lids. -- Cream-based primers/bases will also help in the adherence of the powder eyeshadow onto the lids.

3. Pat on an orange (or any color) eyeshadow on the inner 3/4 of the lids. -- Pat not swipe! This method will ensure that the powder eyeshadow will adhere to the cream base. Don't worry if it looks messy at this point, we will be blending it afterwards.

4. Apply a dark brown eyeshadow on the outer 1/4 of the lids.

5. Carefully blend the dark brown eyeshadow going to the inner part. Follow the crease of your eyes. -- If needed, you may add more color.

6. Continue blending to get rid of the harsh lines. -- At this point, the eye makeup should look something like this.

7. Brush the same orange eyeshadow on the lower lashline. Line the outer half of the eyes with the same dark brown eyeshadow. -- Lining the outer half of the lower lashline will help making the eyes look bigger.

8. Thinly line the eyes with a black gel or liquid eyeliner. -- As much as possible, avoid dramatic looking eyeliners since we want the pop of color to be the highlight of the look.

9. Line the upper and lower rims of the eyes with a black kohl eyeliner. -- Doing such will make the eyelashes appear fuller.

10. Curl lashes and apply mascara.

Optional: Put on false eyelashes!

11. Redefine eyebrows.

12. Highlight browbones and inner corners of the eyes with a matte white eyeshadow.

13. Apply foundation.

14. Contour cheekbones and nose bridge.

15. Pat on a light pink blush.

16. Complete the look with a nude pink/peach lipstick.

DONE!

I love how simple this look is with just a hint of color. You can do this look with any color of your choice, may it be pink, violet or even green! I am thinking of doing this exact same look with red as the maid lid color. Hmmm.

Jes Roque

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